History of Los Angles lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers are a famous American basketball team based in Los Angeles, with a proud history of 17 championships, tied with their rivals the Boston Celtics. Their journey began in 1946 with the Detroit Gems, then moved to Minneapolis and eventually to Los Angeles in 1960. Under the leadership of legends like Sturt, the Lakers shaped early basketball history. They built a dynasty and won many championships in the late 1940s and early 1950s. Abdul-Jabbar and James deserve it. During this time, the Lakers won five NBA championships and won the hearts of the fans with beautiful plays. Three competitive matches were completed under the leadership of the coach. He joins stars like Phil Jackson, Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant. The team has gone through ups and downs in recent years, including Kobe Bryant’s death in 2020. And top talent like Anthony Davis. The star-studded cast attracts a list of fans.
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Los Angeles Lakers Roster 2023-24
| Name | POS | Age | HT | WT | College | Salary |
| Colin Castleton14 | C | 23 | 2.08 m | 113 kg | Florida | -- |
| Max Christie10 | G | 21 | 1.96 m | 86 kg | Michigan State | $1,719,864 |
| Anthony Davis3 | PF | 31 | 2.08 m | 114 kg | Kentucky | $40,600,080 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie26 | PG | 31 | 1.96 m | 97 kg | Colorado | $1,554,654 |
| Harry Giles III20 | F | 26 | 2.08 m | 108 kg | Duke | -- |
| Rui Hachimura28 | PF | 26 | 2.03 m | 104 kg | Gonzaga | $15,740,741 |
| Jaxson Hayes11 | C | 23 | 2.13 m | 99 kg | Texas | $2,165,000 |
| D'Moi Hodge55 | G | 25 | 1.91 m | 85 kg | Missouri | -- |
| Jalen Hood-Schifino0 | G | 20 | 1.96 m | 97 kg | Indiana | $3,695,040 |
| LeBron James23 | SF | 39 | 2.06 m | 113 kg | -- | $47,607,350 |
| Maxwell Lewis21 | F | 21 | 2.01 m | 88 kg | Pepperdine | $1,119,563 |
| Skylar Mays4 | SG | 26 | 1.91 m | 92 kg | LSU | -- |
| Taurean Prince12 | PF | 30 | 1.98 m | 98 kg | Baylor | $7,455,000 |
| Austin Reaves15 | SG | 25 | 1.96 m | 89 kg | Oklahoma | $12,015,150 |
| Cam Reddish5 | SF | 24 | 2.01 m | 98 kg | Duke | $2,165,000 |
| D'Angelo Russell1 | PG | 28 | 1.91 m | 87 kg | Ohio State | $17,307,693 |
| Jarred Vanderbilt2 | PF | 25 | 2.03 m | 97 kg | Kentucky | $4,698,000 |
| Gabe Vincent7 | PG | 27 | 1.88 m | 90 kg | UC Santa Barbara | $10,500,000 |
| Christian Wood35 | F | 28 | 2.03 m | 97 kg | UNLV | $2,709,849 |
Throwback to Devin Booker’s Playoff debut against the Los Angles Lakers
Throwback to Devin Booker’s Playoff debut against the Los Angles Lakers ☀️🔥
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